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Six areas begin Bush Fire Danger Period early in NSW

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) today announced six Local Government Areas (LGAs) will commence the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) today, due to prevailing local conditions.

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Employers honoured for supporting volunteer firefighters

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has honoured businesses who have gone above and beyond to assist their volunteer firefighter employees protect the community.

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Firefighters honoured on St Florian’s Day

Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Rob Rogers today honoured four individual members and five units as part the Services annual awards for exceptional service and bravery.

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Fire season comes to a close in NSW

Today marks the official end to the most devastating bush fire season in the state’s history.

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Celebration for Kurrajong Rural Fire Brigade on 80th anniversary

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members will gather tomorrow to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Kurrajong Rural Fire Brigade at their station and honour the long-standing dedication and commitment to protecting the community by its members.

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Celebrations for Helensburgh Rural Fire Brigade on 80th anniversary

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members will gather tomorrow to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Helensburgh Rural Fire Brigade and honour the long-standing dedication and commitment to protecting the community by its members.

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Aircraft incident

The NSW Rural Fire Service is investigating reports of a serious incident involving an aircraft in southern NSW this afternoon.

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Aircraft Incident

The NSW Rural Fire Service is investigating reports of a serious incident involving an aircraft in southern NSW this afternoon.

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NSW RFS Statement

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) confirms that a NSW RFS volunteer firefighter has died this evening near Jingellic.

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Caution urged ahead of forecast conditions New Year's Eve

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is warning residents not to conduct their own private fireworks displays this New Year’s Eve, with forecast Severe and Extreme fire danger and the potential for Total Fire Bans.

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